Naimah Bilal Way (Bronx)
Present name:None
Location:At the intersection of Macombs Road and Goble Place
Honoree: Naimah Bilal (1945-2018), born and raised in Harlem, began her community involvement at an early age when. under the leadership of other prominent community members, she marched for the construction of an overpass over the FDR Drive, a public safety effort that proved successful. Ms. Bilal continued to be active on several committees at Masjid Malcolm Shabazz. Ms. Bilal worked for the NYS Division of Housing & Community Renewal (DHCR) retiring after 22 years in October 2007. She also represented the clerical staff of this agency as a delegate to DC 37. Upon moving to the Bronx, she became involved with several community organizations, including the 44th Precinct Community Council, CASA (Community Action for Safe Apartments), the Tenant, Block, and Neighborhood Council for District 16, and Bronx Community Board 4. Naimah Bilal was the President of the 1515 Macombs Road Tenant Association. She was a model for civil engagement as a member of the Bronx Democratic Club and her local community board., as well as an active member of the DC37 Retirees. (Gibson)
LL:2021/14